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Green Bean 'N' Pea Salad

By: Pat Walter 
"This crispy salad from Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota is a snap to make with convenient frozen green beans and peas. Diced pimientos add a dash of color, and the sweet-sour dressing adds flavor to this appealing toss."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup diced pimientos
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 137 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 229 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by Cathee   view full review
This is awesome! I generally don't care much for veggies but made this way.....zippety do dah!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by Renea   view full review
I could eat this stuff by the bowl fulls. This stuff is wonderful.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by Angela   view full review
Nice and tangy summer recipe
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by dianekp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not bad. Will tweak a little if making again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2010 by Tina Louise   view full review
My husband and 1 year old loved this salad. I used 1/2 cup of sugar, and instead of the 1/3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by MI$$DREA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was surprisingly good. I needed a light side dish to go with horseradish whipped potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2010 by rdonohue   view full review
Wanted something a little different for my sister's baby shower and this delivered. Nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Texas-Grrl   view full review
What an unexpected, awesome salad! I only used 1/2 cup of sugar instead of the 3/4 cup that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2011 by GAMBLRSLADY   view full review
I used canned French Green Beans, small tender peas and tender corn in place of the frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by HERVAJ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This salad was soooo good. I made it for a Rainbow Tea at my church and everyone raved. They...

 

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